New JerseySome school buses would need sensors with live, all-around views
School buses bought or built after the bill takes effect, 180 days after enactment, would need sensors giving drivers live, three-dimensional views around them.
What it does
School buses bought or built after the law takes effect would need sensors giving drivers live, three-dimensional views of the area around the bus.
Argument forLive views around covered buses could help drivers spot nearby pedestrians and objects before moving.
Argument againstBus operators could face equipment and upkeep costs for required sensors, with maintenance details left to later state rules.
More detail
Some school buses would need sensors with live, all-around views. The requirement would cover school buses bought or built after the law takes effect. State education officials would set the size of the area the sensors must cover. The law would take effect 180 days after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 15Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities CommitteeIntroduced
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